What is the cheapest way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa?

The cheapest way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa is to bus which costs $3000 - $5000 and takes 2 days 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa?

The fastest way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa is to fly which takes 11h 40m and costs $8500 - $36000.

Is there a direct bus between Liberia and Ixtapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Liberia to Ixtapa. However, there are services departing from Liberia and arriving at Zihuatanejo via San Salvador, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas and Puebla CAPU. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Liberia to Ixtapa?

The distance between Liberia and Ixtapa is 2286 km. The road distance is 2471.5 km.

How do I travel from Liberia to Ixtapa without a car?

The best way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa without a car is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 2 days 6h and costs $4800 - $7000.

How long does it take to get from Liberia to Ixtapa?

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Liberia to Ixtapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liberia to Ixtapa bus from?

Liberia to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Liberia station.

Bus or fly from Liberia to Ixtapa?

The best way to get from Liberia to Ixtapa is to bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas which takes 2 days 6h and costs $4800 - $7000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $8500 - $36000 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Liberia to Ixtapa bus arrive?

Liberia to Ixtapa bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at El Salvador station.

Can I drive from Liberia to Ixtapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Liberia to Ixtapa is 2472 km. It takes approximately 35h 23m to drive from Liberia to Ixtapa.

Where can I stay near Ixtapa?

There are 436+ hotels available in Ixtapa.

Liberia to Ixtapa - 10 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Liberia to Ixtapa by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Monteverdeshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane SJO - ZIH
11h 49m
$6,206–17,903
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liberia to El Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to México Citybus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Zihuatanejobus
2d 9h
$2,908–4,814
Bus via San Cristóbal de las Casas
1. Take the bus from Liberia to El Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from San Salvador to Panajachelbus
3. Take the bus from Panajachel to San Cristóbal de las Casasbus
4. Take the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Pueblabus
5. Take the bus from Puebla CAPU to Zihuatanejobus
2d 6h
$4,830–6,581
Drive 2,471.5 km
1. Drive from Liberia to Ixtapacar 2,471.5 km
35h 23m
$5,708–8,245
Shuttle, shuttle to Managua Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plaza Santa Rosa to San Juan del Surshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Managua Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane MGA - ZIH
12h 13m
$4,279–14,979
Fly from Liberia International Airport
1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane LIR - ZIH
11h 40m
$8,969–35,261
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane TNO - ZIH
12h 33m
$6,836–22,066
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane NOB - ZIH
13h 18m
$10,389–26,389
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
2. Take the bus from Managua to San Salvadorbus
3. Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejobus
2d 16h
$3,094–5,009
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Liberia to El Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Guatemala Aguilar Batresbus
3. Take the bus from Guatemana Aguilar Batres to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
5. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Zihuatanejobus
2d 20h
$3,994–7,215

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

22Weekly Planes

9h 34mAverage Duration

$2,223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liberia to Ixtapa.

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Distance: 2,286.5 km
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Liberia, Costa Rica and Ixtapa, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Liberia to Zihuatanejo via El Salvador, San Salvador, Panajachel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and Puebla CAPU in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, SANSA, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 3 times a day.

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